My husband says it best: "My wife an I remain optimistic that with the right combination of treatments, diet, exercise, prayers and love we can stop this thing. Here's hoping for a healthful new year... 'cause 2010 was a drag!" I usually am sad at the end of a new year but this is one year I am glad to have done! Though I'm not sure why- 2011 looks to be challenging as well. I fluctuate between sheer despair at raising the boys by myself and individual moments of hope that Buff will be around for many years to come. I heard someone at work the other day say that her parents were celebrating their 54th wedding anniversary. I was immediately present to the fact that even though I have a marriage that sustains me, brings me great joy and provides me strength, I'm not going to get to enjoy it to our 54th year together. I'm just hoping to get to our 30th wedding anniversary. It's just not fair!!!
We celebrated the New Year with some friends in our neighborhood- The boys swam in an indoor pool and we all got to see a small fireworks show just after midnight. Being with friends and making some new acquaintances- what a great way to start the New Year.
I started my New Year's cleaning with 1 room- 6 bags of trash later, it looks great. Both Buff & I would like to entertain more and if I can keep this up, maybe we can do it!
I am optimistic too! I ammhoping that this year is a better year! Wow on the cleanig! Good job that is a lot of work.
ReplyDeleteI love knowing what you did and how you feel about it. I feel like I am going to learn a whole about my big sis through this blog! And, Buff does say it best because he says we can beat this thing!! I have the prayers and love part down! Tell me how I can help with the rest and I will be there! Happy New Year!
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